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Cricket: Rising Star: Danielle Gibson, Gloucestershire and Dumbleton cricketer

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Roger Jackson 21/12/2017 Rising Star

Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make.

The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make.

The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England.

Fortunately for fans of women’s cricket, she chose the former and is now on a journey that one...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make.

The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England.

Fortunately for fans of women’s cricket, she chose the former and is now on a journey that one day will hopefully see her play for...

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Cricket: Bourton Vale Cricket Club chairman Kevin Langley’s Christmas wish

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Ask Kevin Langley what he wants for Christmas and don’t be surprised if he answers: “A new cricket pavilion.” That’s because the chairman of Bourton Vale Cricket Club is one of those overseeing the building work that is...Ask Kevin Langley what he wants for Christmas and don’t be surprised if he answers: “A new cricket pavilion.” That’s because the chairman of Bourton Vale Cricket Club is one of those overseeing the building work that is...Ask Kevin Langley what he wants for Christmas and don’t be surprised if he answers: “A new cricket pavilion.” That’s because the chairman of Bourton Vale Cricket Club is one of those overseeing the building work that is...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire’s Danielle Gibson named in Western Storm squad

Contributed Wed, 9th Aug 2017 at 09:20

Danielle Gibson could become the first Gloucestershire player to appear in the T20 Kia Super League (KSL) after being named in the Western Storm squad for this season’s tournament. The Dumbleton CC all-rounder – who at 16 is one of the...Danielle Gibson could become the first Gloucestershire player to appear in the T20 Kia Super League (KSL) after being named in the Western Storm squad for this season’s tournament. The Dumbleton CC all-rounder – who at 16 is one of the...Danielle Gibson could become the first Gloucestershire player to appear in the T20 Kia Super League (KSL) after being named in the Western Storm squad for this season’s tournament. The Dumbleton CC all-rounder – who at 16 is one of the...

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Cricket: Work to start on new pavilion at Bourton Vale Cricket Club in the autumn

Contributed Mon, 7th Aug 2017 at 11:40

Bourton Vale Cricket Club are delighted to announce that the funding bid and interest free loan from the English Cricket Board has been approved for the building of a new cricket pavilion. Kevin Langley, club chairman, who has been a key driver of...Bourton Vale Cricket Club are delighted to announce that the funding bid and interest free loan from the English Cricket Board has been approved for the building of a new cricket pavilion. Kevin Langley, club chairman, who has been a key driver of...Bourton Vale Cricket Club are delighted to announce that the funding bid and interest free loan from the English Cricket Board has been approved for the building of a new cricket pavilion. Kevin Langley, club chairman, who has been a key driver of...

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Cricket: Great Rissington bowl out Woodpeckers for 58

Contributed Thu, 3rd Aug 2017 at 09:00

Struggling Great Rissington turned the Division Three title race upside down with a stunning 153-run home victory against high-flying Woodpeckers in the Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League. Woodpeckers, who started the day in second...Struggling Great Rissington turned the Division Three title race upside down with a stunning 153-run home victory against high-flying Woodpeckers in the Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League. Woodpeckers, who started the day in second...Struggling Great Rissington turned the Division Three title race upside down with a stunning 153-run home victory against high-flying Woodpeckers in the Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League. Woodpeckers, who started the day in second...

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Cricket: Rising Star: Max Shepherd, Gloucestershire under-14s and Bourton Vale Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...

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Cricket: Captain Jamie Lait smashes unbeaten 259 for Chedworth

Contributed Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 10:00

Records were sent flying as Jamie Lait smashed a fantastic unbeaten 259 for Chedworth in Division Six of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Jamie, who is in his first season as captain of his village club, hit 27 fours and a remarkable...Records were sent flying as Jamie Lait smashed a fantastic unbeaten 259 for Chedworth in Division Six of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Jamie, who is in his first season as captain of his village club, hit 27 fours and a remarkable...Records were sent flying as Jamie Lait smashed a fantastic unbeaten 259 for Chedworth in Division Six of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Jamie, who is in his first season as captain of his village club, hit 27 fours and a remarkable...

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Cricket: Cirencester Cricket Club celebrate 175th anniversary

Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 11:00

There will be cheers, beers and tales of yesteryear when the celebrations get under way to mark Cirencester Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary. The fun starts on Friday 30th June with an evening with celebrated Test Match Special commentator...There will be cheers, beers and tales of yesteryear when the celebrations get under way to mark Cirencester Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary. The fun starts on Friday 30th June with an evening with celebrated Test Match Special commentator...There will be cheers, beers and tales of yesteryear when the celebrations get under way to mark Cirencester Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary. The fun starts on Friday 30th June with an evening with celebrated Test Match Special commentator...

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Cricket: Wonder Woman could be bowling to Scooby Doo at Bourton Cricket Festival!

Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:10

Rather like the ever popular Cornbury Music Festival which takes place just up the road, Bourton Vale Cricket Club will mix the old with the new when its festival of cricket gets under way on Sunday 2nd July. While the three-day music fiesta, which...Rather like the ever popular Cornbury Music Festival which takes place just up the road, Bourton Vale Cricket Club will mix the old with the new when its festival of cricket gets under way on Sunday 2nd July. While the three-day music fiesta, which...Rather like the ever popular Cornbury Music Festival which takes place just up the road, Bourton Vale Cricket Club will mix the old with the new when its festival of cricket gets under way on Sunday 2nd July. While the three-day music fiesta, which...

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Cricket: Cirencester Cricket Club are 175 years not out

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Cirencester Cricket Club are celebrating their 175th anniversary this season but a club that has enjoyed a glorious past are also planning for an exciting future. Some of those plans have already been put in place with the clubhouse, which is...Cirencester Cricket Club are celebrating their 175th anniversary this season but a club that has enjoyed a glorious past are also planning for an exciting future. Some of those plans have already been put in place with the clubhouse, which is...Cirencester Cricket Club are celebrating their 175th anniversary this season but a club that has enjoyed a glorious past are also planning for an exciting future. Some of those plans have already been put in place with the clubhouse, which is...

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Cricket: Bourton Vale Cricket Club are looking to make a promotion push in 2017

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Charlie Garratt takes charge of Bourton Vale Cricket Club for the first time this season with a glowing reference from chairman Kevin Langley, whose son Rob just happened to be captain last season. Rob has stood down because of work commitments and...Charlie Garratt takes charge of Bourton Vale Cricket Club for the first time this season with a glowing reference from chairman Kevin Langley, whose son Rob just happened to be captain last season. Rob has stood down because of work commitments and...Charlie Garratt takes charge of Bourton Vale Cricket Club for the first time this season with a glowing reference from chairman Kevin Langley, whose son Rob just happened to be captain last season. Rob has stood down because of work commitments and...

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